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We provide hope through pioneering clinical research to improve human health.

3 Ways You Can Join a Study

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Search the Studies

You can explore an extensive registry of publicly supported clinical studies conducted mostly in Bethesda, MD, and find a study that fits your symptoms.

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Patient Recruitment

You can call our Office of Patient Recruitment at 800-411-1222 and speak with one of our Information Specialists or email our Information Specialists at ccopr@nih.gov.

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Match Your Symptoms

Search research studies taking place at the the NIH Clinical Center for specific studies matching your symptoms.

Patient Services & Travel

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Access Patient Portal

Sign in or sign up for our FollowMyHealth Patient Portal to streamline your patient experience with easy access to your NIH Clinical Center medical records, educational materials, form downloads and submissions and more.

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Patient Services

You may have to fill out a form called a health or medical record release form, or request for access—send an email, or mail or fax a letter to your provider.

Hear From Our Patients
Hear From Our Patients

Patient testimonial videos, current and former patients share their experiences.

Take the Tour!
NIH Virtual Tour

Experience the NIH and learn more about who we are, what we do, and our impact on health through this interactive virtual tour.

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Travel On Campus

All the information you need to navigate to campus quickly, no matter your mode of transportation or how far you are traveling.

What's Happening At The Hospital

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In Memoriam: John I. Gallin, M.D.

John I. Gallin, M.D., who served as Director of the NIH Clinical Center from 1994-2017, passed away on October 10, 2024. He often referred to our hospital as the “House of Hope,” and he both fostered and championed its deep partnership with patients.

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Construction Updates

Learn more about the Surgery, Radiology and Laboratory Medicine wing currently under construction that will help ensure the Clinical Center continues to provide high-quality patient care alongside cutting-edge biomedical research.

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Become a volunteer

Apply for any number of our non-medical volunteer opportunities at the NIH Clinical Center.

En Español: Información para el Paciente

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Bienvenido a nuestros pacientes y sus visitants

Bienvenido al Centro Clínico de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (Edificio 10). Gracias por acceder a participar en investigación clínica.

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Trabajo social servicios que se le brindan al pacientes

Los servicios de trabajo social, proporcionados por trabajadores sociales diplomados y acreditados en trabajo social, son integrados con el trabajo de otros departamentos, unidades de atención al paciente, clínicas e institutos, para asegurar la continuidad de la atención y proveer cuidado integral.

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Acceso e instrucciones

Esperamos que esta página provea información útil que ayude a que su visita al Centro Clínico de los NIH sea lo más placentera posible.

Opportunities at the Clinical Center

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Work With us!

The Clinical Center is a team of people working together with dedication, spirit, and vision toward discovery. We are always looking for qualified staff to join us.

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Education: Clinical Center Postbaccalaureate IRTA Program

Are you a recent college graduate or planning to graduate within the next six months? Are you planning to apply to graduate or professional school but want to conduct research for a year or two before enrolling? Consider the NIH Postbaccalaureate (Postbac) IRTA Program.

Research at the Clinical Center

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Published Clinical Research

Read a sample of abstracts from the clinical research conducted at the NIH Clinical Center and published in a peer reviewed medical journal this year.

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Podcast: Discovering Hope in Science

This podcast is tailored for the public offering valuable insights and updates on the latest scientific advancements at the Clinical Center.

CEO
Dr. James Gilman CEO, NIH Clinical Center
Meet the CEO

Our Guiding Principles

Individual and collective passion for high reliability in the safe delivery of patient-centric care in a clinical research environment. 

  • Excellence in clinical scientific discovery and application
  • Compassion for our patients, their families and one another
  • Diversity and inclusion for both people and ideas
  • Innovation in both preventing and solving problems
  • Accountability for optimal use of all resources
  • Commitment to professional growth and development